Respiratory Therapist at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Number: 211438

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Hours: Variable

In this Respiratory Therapist role you will provide respiratory care to a diverse patient population. Care may include therapeutic, diagnostic, patient teaching, prevention, and patient assessment.

• Emergent Care


• Critical Care


• Disease Management


• Patient Assessment/evaluation


• Multi-disciplinary Team Participant


• Therapeutic(s)


• Leadership Development


• Evidence-based medicine and respirator care protocols


• Virginia Mason Production System Participation


• Diagnostic testing and Evaluation

With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care. Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

Qualifications:

• Must have an understanding of respiratory physiology; and comprehensive knowledge of ventilators and other technical equipment;


• Working knowledge of lab CXR data;


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care Degree from a Regionally Accredited, and CoARC certified RT program.


• Hospital experience including one year in an Intensive Care or Critical Care Unit. The experience may include clinical experience obtained while enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.


• Requires licensures as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of WA and active CPR/BLS certification.

Prefer a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) or Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (BASRT) from a Regionally Accredited, and COARC certified RT program.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing.

There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.